Internet in Korea

South Korea leads internationally in the global high-speed Internet penetration comparison.A quarter of the population of Korea are connected to and always online.  Internet use is very common and accessible anywhere in the nation.

 

Internet Cafes

You can find internet cafes all throughout the nation, called PC Bangs (Bang meaning "room"). There are about 20,000 PC bangs throughout the country. PC Bangs are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. You can expect to be charged about 1,000 Won per hour (about USD$1).

 

Getting Internet Connection at Home

You will be able to request to have internet set up at your apartment. It is a rather quick and easy procedure. Please ask your employer or manager to assist you in getting internet connection if it is not already set up for you.

 

Internet Access at School

It is highly likely that you will have high-speed internet access at your school of employment.